Dog Bite, Juvenile Game Top Northampton Township Crimes

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —They were playing “knock knock, zoom zoom” in which the kids would bang on doors and then run away. Well, one resident caught one of them and reported the incident to the police.

That was just one of the criminal incidents the Northampton Township Police Department reported in its blotter for the period of April 3 to April 9.

During this tour, Patrol handled 20 Alarm Calls; 35 Abandoned 911 Calls; 36 Medical Calls; 4 Domestic Calls; 6 Bookings; 79 Traffic Monitoring Details, and 5 Crime Prevention Details.

Here are the incidents:

04-03-23

Traffic Light Problem — The complainant contacted headquarters to report an issue with the traffic light at Bristol and Jacksonville Road. Patrol went out to check on the light and found there was an issue. Patrol contacted the Department of Public Works to come out and repair the light.

Civil Matter — Patrol responded to a business on Louise Drive for a civil dispute. The complainant advised that an employee had arrived to work and they believe the employee was under the influence of something. He was told to leave, but the complainant was concerned that the employee should not be driving. Patrol spoke with the employee and it was determined that the employer would arrange for a uber/taxi to take the employee home.

04-04-23

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Newtown-Richboro Road for a one-vehicle accident. The complainant states they were traveling on Newtown-Richboro Road when a deer jumped out onto the roadway and they were unable to avoid hitting it. The vehicle sustained minor damage and did not require a tow.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Almshouse Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was stopped for traffic when Unit #1 failed to stop and struck Unit #2 in the rear. Both vehicles sustained moderate to heavy damage. Unit #1 was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.

Solicitor Complaint —The complainant contacted headquarters to report a solicitation complaint. The complainant states that for the past three days, solicitors from a driveway company came to their residence. The complainant declined the services but wanted to have the complaint on record. There are no current solicitor permits issued for any driveway companies.

04-05-23

Juvenile Problems —Patrol responded to a business on 2nd Street Pike for a report of juveniles jumping on vehicles. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with a driver who indicated they had seen it but the juveniles had left. Patrol attempted to contact the original complainant but they too had left the scene.

DUI —While on patrol in the area of Middle Holland Road and Rock Way, officers observed a vehicle driving erratically. Officers initiated a car stop, and through investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, processed, and released.

04-06-23

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to 1025 2nd Street Pike for a report of a traffic accident. The complainant stated they had witnessed an accident in the parking lot and that the driver struck another vehicle, parked their car, and went into the store. Patrol waited for the driver to return to their car. The driver admitted to striking the neighboring vehicle while attempting to park. Patrol was able to locate the owner of the struck vehicle and provide them with the insurance information of the striking vehicle. Minor damages to both vehicles.

Attempted Fraud —The complainant contacted headquarters to report attempted fraud. The complainant states they were contacted by their bank and advised that someone was trying to withdraw $3,500 from their account at a branch in Norwalk Connecticut. The complainant states that it was not them and they had not given anyone authorization to do so. The imposter was apprehended by the Norwalk Police. The complainant’s bank had closed the compromised account and no monetary loss was reported.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Buck Road for a report of two-vehicle accident. Unit #1 was traveling behind Unit #2 on Buck Road when traffic stopped and Unit #1 was unable to stop and struck the rear of Unit #2. Both vehicles sustained damage but did not require a tow. No injuries were reported.

Shoplifting —Patrol responded to a business on 2nd Street Pike for a report of two men stealing beer and malt beverages. The complainant states that the men entered the store at three different times and took items without paying. On their last trip to the store, they were confronted by a witness who recorded their activities. Witnesses were able to provide vehicle and registration information to the police.

04-07-23

Suspicious Person —Patrol responded to Sunset Drive for a report of a suspicious person. The complainant states that there is an individual going door to door. Patrol located the individual who was a permitted solicitor. Patrol notified the complainant of the outcome.

Fraud — The complainant came into headquarters to report fraud. The complainant states that they were contacted by a credit monitoring bureau that their identity had been used in Alabama to purchase items from a telecommunications company. The complainant reached out to the company and started a fraud claim with them and also contacted a debt collector who was working on the same incident.

Theft —Patrol responded to a business on Bustleton Pike for a report of a theft. The complainant states that two men entered their business, picked up product, and walked out without paying for it. Case referred to CID.

04-08-23

Juveniles —Patrol responded to East Heron Road for a report of juveniles banging on doors and running away, leaving trash behind. Patrol met with the complainant who was able to catch one of the juveniles and get their address. Patrol responded to the address and spoke with the homeowner who indicated their child’s friends had just returned from being in the neighborhood and that patrol could speak with them. The group did admit to playing “knock knock, zoom zoom.” The group was educated on the safety risks and potential consequences of their actions. All seem apologetic for their actions. Patrol contacted all of the parents and all were picked up by their parents.

Drug Possession —While patrolling, officers stopped a vehicle for motor vehicle violations. Through investigation, the driver was arrested for controlled substances, processed, and released.

04-09-23

Found Property —Patrol responded to East Julianna Drive for a report of mail in a sewer drain. Patrol located several pieces of mail for a specific address. When checking with the property owner of the mail it appears there may have been some mail with checks in the outgoing mail. Patrol will have DPW open the sewer so the mail can be retrieved.

Suspicious Incident —The complainant contacted headquarters to report mail theft. The complainant had ordered their medication via Express Script. When it was delivered by USPS, the package was empty. The complainant was able to show footage from the Ring Doorbell showing it appears USPS delivered an empty package. The complainant was advised to file a report with the US Postal Inspectors Office as well.

Dog Bite —Patrol responded to Mallard Road for a report of a dog bit. The complainant states that they were on a walk on Crescent Drive when a small black and white dog came off of its property and began to circle and bark at Complainant. The complainant yelled at the dog and attempted to leave the area but was still bitten by the dog, causing a puncture wound to their leg. Patrol responded to the address where the dog came from and spoke with the owner of the dog, who indicated that the dog had gotten loose earlier. The owner was advised that of the quarantine regulations and would need to contact their vet to get their vaccination records.